Global 5G Core Network Spending Forecast, 2018-2028: It's a Marathon

Details

5G networks are the next step forward in mobile/cellular networks. They are characterized by very high downlink (and uplink) speeds, low latency, a flat network architecture with split control and user planes, and a services-oriented focus.

This report:

Provides a high-level overview of the 5G core network and system architecture

Shows how the various pieces work together without getting too bogged down in the details

Shows how an operator can migrate from their current LTE network to a 5G New Radio network complete with a 5G Core

Provides a ten-year forecast of mobile operator spending on 5G Core Network-based solutions in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Key Questions Answered

What is 5G? What are the basic use cases associated with 5G?

What is the 5G Core Network? How does it differ from the LTE core network?

What is different about the 5G RAN as compared to the LTE RAN?

What are the different options for migrating from the LTE core network to the 5G core network?

What are the likely migration paths for mobile operators in the U.S. currently operating LTE networks?

What option might a greenfield 5G network operator choose?

How much are mobile operators in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific likely to spend on 5G Core Network-based solutions?